A brazen bank robbery shook the streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, when Kirk Stutes, 52, a former resident of Crowley, Louisiana, stormed First National Bank located at 6298 Steubenville Pike on January 16, 2015. Stutes, a former bank robber, was after more than just a quick score – he was looking to make off with an unknown amount of cash.
According to sources, Stutes entered the bank, and after a brief confrontation with bank employees, he fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money, leaving behind a trail of fear and chaos.
Law enforcement was quick to respond, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Robinson Township Police Department, North Fayette Police Department, Allegheny County Police Department, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Department, and the Pennsylvania State Police working tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect.
After a lengthy investigation, authorities were able to track down Stutes and bring him to justice. On December 2023, Stutes was sentenced in federal court for his role in the bank robbery.
U.S. District Judge Nora Barry Fischer imposed a sentence of 120 months imprisonment, followed by three years supervised release. Stutes was also ordered to pay $700.00 in restitution and a $100.00 Special Assessment. In addition, the court ordered that $3,148.00 be paid through forfeiture of funds recovered from Stutes.
Assistant United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung prosecuted this case on behalf of the government. U.S. Attorney Hickton commended the agencies involved in the investigation for their tireless efforts in bringing Stutes to justice.
This case highlights the importance of community involvement in preventing and reporting crime. Residents of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Violent Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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